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Best Plants For Galena, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Galena's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5a, with average annual lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Galena, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Galena include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azaleas and bee balm for the best results.

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Trees for Galena

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)Tree
  • Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White fir (Abies concolor)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)Tree

Fruits for Galena

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord GrapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon BerryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Galena

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleasFlower
  • Bee BalmFlower
  • Black-Eyed SusansFlower
  • ColumbinesFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • Garden PhloxFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PeoniesFlower
  • PrimroseFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • RudbeckiaFlower
  • Russian SageFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower

Vegetables for Galena

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • Green beansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • Zucchini.Vegetable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Galena, IL climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Galena?+

Some of the best vegetables for Galena, IL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Galena?+

Some of the best fruits for Galena, IL include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord Grapes based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Galena?+

Some of the best flowers for Galena, IL include aster, azaleas and bee balm. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines and Coneflowers based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Galena?+

Some of the best trees for Galena, IL include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and black cherry (prunus serotina).. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) based on Galena's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Galena?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Galena, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of IL Hardiness Zones

— Plate —IL · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Galena, IL
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Galena hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Illinois.

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Best Time to Plant in Galena

Check the growing calendar for Galena at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Galena's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -90.4293

Latitude: 42.4218

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

The USDA growing zone is 5a in Galena, IL. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Galena is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Galena.

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Map of Galena

— Map —Lat 42.4218, Lon -90.4293
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